UKC were present throughout each stage of their journey, and can vouch for how exhausting just keeping up with Pete and Tom on foot was, let alone actually climbing the routes! A video has just been released by Dark Sky Media of their valiant effort...

]]>VIDEO: Alex Honnold vs Dan Osmanhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70840
2016-12-08T19:50+00:00Dan Osman achieved fame through a widely-shared video of a speed solo ascent of Bear's Reach on Lover's Leap, near Lake Tahoe, California in 4 minutes and 25 seconds. 30 years later, Alex Honnold has paid tribute to the speed-soloing legend in this entertaining short video with the headband and hair to match...

Did he beat Dan's time?

]]>La cicatrice de l'ohm, ~8B trav(?) by Melissa LeNevéhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70839
2016-12-08T12:45+00:00
Melissa LeNevé has made the first female ascent of Arnaud Ceintre's La cicatrice de l'ohm, ~8B, at Mare aux Corneilles, Fontainebleau.
This was the first of the grade for Melissa in Fontainebleau, and only the second female ascent of an ~8B in the area after Catherine Miquel's ascent of Trafic.
Regarding the question of wether it's a traverse or not, she told Fanatic Climbing:
Hard to say. The first time I went there with Caroline Sinno I found the line very nice. It's starting from...]]>Sport Climbing Selected for 2018 Youth Olympic Gameshttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70838
2016-12-08T11:42+00:00The IOC has announced that Sport Climbing (lead, bouldering and speed climbing) will join the programme of events in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, alongside Dance Sport and karate. The news comes just months after Sport Climbing was selected as a new event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.]]>NEWSFLASH: New Eiger North Face Route by Ballard and Tomaszewskihttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70836
2016-12-07T15:27+00:00British alpinist Tom Ballard and his Polish climbing partner Marcin Tomaszewski have established a new route up the North Face of the Eiger - Titanic (A3/M5/6b, 1800m) - after spending 7 days on the wall.]]>VIDEO: Mangarbo, 9a/+, by Seb Bouinhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70834
2016-12-07T06:27+00:00
In early May, Seb Bouin made the first ascent of Mangarbo in the Villanueva del Rosario cave in Andalusia, Spain. Now there is a video.
Mangarbo is a combination between Mandanga total and the second pitch of the Planta de shiva.
Seb didn't manage to repeat Planta de Shiva in May, and I wouldn't be surprised if he returns there soon to finish the job...
Sebastien Bouin is sponsored by: EB, Nograd, Tendon and YY Climbing belay glasses
]]>British First Ascents in Miyar Valley: Reporthttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70833
2016-12-06T11:59+00:00We recently reported on Dave Sharpe and John Crook and their expedition to the Miyar Valley area of the Indian Himalaya. The pair were fortunate enough to make two first ascents on the trip including 'Transcendence' (1200m, Scottish 6, ED2) to make the first ascent of Raja Peak, along with 'Last Chance Saloon' (1300m, Scottish 4 TD-) during the first ascent of 'James Peak' lower down the Miyar Valley. The duo are now back in the UK and more details have emerged about the climbs.]]>FRI NIGHT VID: Nyainqentangla South East - Nick Bullockhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70831
2016-12-02T17:00+00:00In October 2016 Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden made the first ascent of Nyainqentangla South East
(7046m) in Tibet via the North Buttress. Their first route together, it was a leap of faith in the best possible style - an unclimbed peak in a virtually unknown valley.
]]>VIDEO: Kendal Rekindled: Blocheads Extra - Ned Zeppelinhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70830
2016-12-02T12:00+00:00Alastair Lee of Posing Productions has shared some extra footage from his award-winning documentary on the colourful history of British bouldering, Blocheads, featuring Ned Feehally making the first ascent of the gruelling mantel 'Ned Zeppelin' 8A at The Roaches.]]>VIDEO: Rab Commitment Series - Greg Boswell: Dedicationhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70827
2016-12-01T18:00+00:00Greg Boswell is one of the UK's strongest Scottish winter climbers, motivated by the drive to push his physical limit and onsight hard new routes. His life revolves around an intensive training programme and his commitment to maintain this routine is reflected in his achievements during the winter season. The latest episode of the Rab Commitment Series features Greg's dedication to his passion for Scottish winter climbing.]]>VIDEO: Napes Needle - An Overnight Expeditionhttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70826
2016-12-01T00:00+00:00Inspired by last year's Kendal Mountain Festival, Tom - aged 11 - decided he wanted to make a film about his love of climbing. Roping the rest of the family in to help, Tom had a great adventure and hopes others will enjoy watching the film as much as he enjoyed making it.
]]>INTERVIEW: Venables and Richardson on South Georgiahttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70814
2016-11-30T17:39+00:00Last month we reported on the successful British expedition to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia that made a 16-day ski traverse of the Salvesen Range. They made a number of first ascents along the way including Mt Baume (1912m) and the spectacular Starbuck Peak (1434m). The team comprising Skip Novak, Stephen Venables, Crag Jones, Henry Chaplin, Simon Richardson and David Lund have now returned, and Stephen and Simon have shared with us an insight into their trip...]]>VIDEO: La Sportiva Legends Only 2016http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70822
2016-11-28T16:28+00:00
Wise from previous years, I won't give anything away, but let's just say it was a good show with some mind blowing performances.
Line up*:
Jimmy Webb, USA
Alex Megos, Germany
Fujii Kokoro, Japan
Rustam Gelmanov, Russia
Chon Jongwon, South Korea
Liam Lonsdale was, as always, brilliant as our commentator and Jerry Moffatt was an amazing host.
*Narasaki Tomoa unfortunately injured his shoulder the day before going to Sweden
]]>Adventures in Wadi Rum for Muskett and McManushttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70821
2016-11-28T14:44+00:00Calum Muskett and Dan McManus have just returned from Wadi Rum in southern Jordan, where they scoped out and bolted a hard new multipitch line with four pitches up to 8a in difficulty.]]>IFSC Lead World Cup Kranj: Reporthttp://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=70820
2016-11-28T12:42+00:00The final round of the IFSC Lead World Cup took place once again in Kranj, Slovenia this weekend, the culmination of a tiring five month season - nearing seven months for those competing in dual disciplines.]]>